Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Classic Uptown Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (50 Rentals)

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Fair Plaza Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fair Plaza Apartments

5901 Alice Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Somerset Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Lofts

700 Truman St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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The Villas @ Uptown
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas @ Uptown

6230 Indian School Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Los Altos Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Altos Lofts

10330 Hotel Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Nova Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nova Ridge

1311 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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San Mateo Suites
Studio Apartments

San Mateo Suites

5001 San Mateo Ln NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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ABQ Encore
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

ABQ Encore

810 Eubank Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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Nova Peak
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nova Peak

1200 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Virginian Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Virginian Apartments

1400 Virginia St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Uptown Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Gardens

1113 Pennsylvania St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Barcelona Suites
Studio Apartments

Barcelona Suites

900 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Classic Uptown, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Classic Uptown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Classic Uptown area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at The Villas @ Uptown priced from $700. ABQ Encore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Classic Uptown apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villas @ UptownStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$700
ABQ EncoreStudioStudio,1BA$799
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsYucca - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Nova Point Gated Community0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
Nova Peak1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Mission Hill ApartmentsThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$899
Nova View1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Arlo ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$910
Pinewood Estates1x1A1BR,1BA$923
Lexington Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Classic Uptown, NM

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Classic Uptown area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bathroom MKT Model at Via Apartments in the in the North Valley neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Classic Uptown apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Canyon Crest starting at $1,100 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Classic Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Via Apartments2 bedroom 2 bathroom MKT2BR,2BA$1.23
Canyon Crest2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.01
NortheasternTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Pinon TerraceOne Bedroom - Fully Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.37
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Mission Hill ApartmentsThe Sequoia1BR,1BA$1.30
MiloMadrid Platinum1BR,1BA$1.34
Woodberry Heights1x1C1BR,1BA$1.45
Sunset PointeSM1X11BR,1BA$1.45
Nova View1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Classic Uptown, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #24

Among cities in New Mexico for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Classic Uptown, Albuquerque, and the greater Albuquerque area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Classic Uptown Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Classic Uptown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Classic Uptown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Classic Uptown is under $940.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Classic Uptown?

The cheapest apartment in Classic Uptown is Nova Peak which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Classic Uptown costs $1,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Classic Uptown?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Classic Uptown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Classic Uptown?

Cheap apartments in Classic Uptown have an average cost of $286 which is $1,239 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Classic Uptown.

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